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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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